Looking for gift ideas that a young reader will want to read independently? Try one of these books, suggested by our fabulous Children’s Librarians.
The Raucous Royals: Test Your Royal Wits: Crack Codes, Solve Mysteries, and Deduce Which Royal Rumors Are True by Carlyn Beccia
Become a history detective. Read the facts and decide for yourself whether King Richard III really murdered his nephews or if Anne Boleyn had six fingers!
Traction Man Meets TurboDog by Mini Grey
Traction Man is back! His brave pet, Scrubbing Brush, is missing, and Traction Man sets out to rescue him with a new, high-tech, but defective, sidekick, TurboDog.
Rapunzel’s Revenge by Shannon, Dean, and Nathan Hale
The traditional fairytale takes a new spin in this action-packed graphic novel, with Rapunzel portrayed as a cowgirl super-hero who lassos villains with her braided hair.
Simms Taback’s Great Big Book of Spacey Snakey Buggy Riddles by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg
A collection of silly riddles, paired with Taback’s signature illustrations, will provide young comedians with great material to entertain their friends.
Batmobile Owner’s Manual by Mike McAvennie
Batman’s secrets are out! I dare you to put down this interactive guide to the mysteries of Batmobile technology. The 3-D cover will entice even the most reluctant reader!
Frankenstein Takes the Cake by Adam Rex
A wickedly funny collage of poetry, graphics, satire, and story presents the inherent difficulties of life for monsters everywhere.
There Was a Man Who Loved a Rat and Other Vile Little Poems by Gerda and Lissa Rovetch
“There was a man in Timbuktu who found a lizard in his shoe. He chewed it once. He chewed it twice. The second time was not so nice.” This witty book of verse is hard to resist!
I Will Surprise My Friend! and I Love My New Toy! by Mo Willems
For Pigeon fans who are ready to read, Mo Willems offers two new books in his series of humorous early readers featuring best buddies, Elephant and Piggie.
Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide by Ryder Windham
Explore the stories behind all six Star Wars movies and delve into facts and trivia on all your favorite intergalactic characters in this comprehensive guide.
Into the Volcano by Don Wood
Immerse yourself in an exciting graphic adventure about two brothers trapped in the heart of a volcano. Will they find their way through the maze of tunnels before it erupts?
More suggestions for Books for Giving: See our Classic Books for Children list, and watch for these lists featuring titles hand-picked by children’s librarians: Irresistible Books, Multicultural Books, Chapter Books, Board Books, Picture Books and Nonfiction Books.
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